Spanish Food Calorie Content
By Dietitian Juliette Kellow BSc RD
| Spanish Food | Calories per typical serving |
|---|---|
| Tapas | |
| Setas alhomo (mushrooms in garlic sauce) | 150 |
| Pimiento relleno (stuffed pepper) | 160 |
| Arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) | 200 |
| Paella | 200 |
| Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) | 200 |
| Mussels | 220 |
| Tortilla (Spanish omelette) | 240 |
| Calamari (deep fried squid) | 250 |
| Patatas bravas (fried potatoes in chilli and garlic sauce) | 300 |
| Boquerones (whitebait) | 300 |
| Lamb stew | 350 |
| Chorizo (spicy sausage) | 400 |
| Albondigas (meatballs in sauce) | 400 |
| Desserts | |
| Flan de almendras (almond flan) | 270 |
| Flan de leche (baked custard flan) | 330 |
| Arroz con leche (rice pudding) | 400 |
All calorie values are approximate and may vary considerably from one restaurant to the next, depending on the ingredients included. Use these figures as a guideline only.
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